strategic agreement
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Urban Development, Himachal Pradesh in August, 2014.
Under the MoU, NSDC and HP have agreed to a joint commitment to align employment skills training and placement under National Urban livelihood Mission.
The agreement will ensure outcome-based trainings, candidate assessments and certification basis qualification packs and national occupational standards set by the industry.
Woman Rights Symposium
A symposium was recently held at SGT University, Gurgaon on Rights of Women. A research assessment done on 116 individuals from rural Haryana and stated that women are far below the levels of equality in this male dominated social culture was presented.
Dr Dogra re-emphasised the Indian mythology stating that not only women have represented the Goddesses of supreme powers but also that people worship lord Shiva with another name of Ardhnareshwar — lord of Half lady. He said that howsoever social structures are changing, the role of women will always remain pivotal. Dr Shanthakumar discussed the legal rights that Indian judiciary grants to women for self-reliance.
Varsity convocation of ITM
ITM University, Gurgaon organised its annual convocation recently. The function was presided over by Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Dr Karan Singh who was also the chief guest. Speaking at the event, Dr Singh wished the students good luck and asked them to take on the challenges with vigour.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof BS Panwar, VC of the ITM University lauded the achievement of the students. “It is a proud moment for the university to see our students graduating and preparing themselves to make a mark in the professional world. What they have been taught here, now they can step outside and apply that knowledge practically. We wish our students create a niche for themselves and take the institute’s name to greater heights,” Panwar said.
Mou signed for faculty & student exchange
The Asia Pacific Institute of Management signed MoU with Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri. The main objective of this understanding is to deepen exchanges and cooperation with foreign universities and promote the process of internationalisation of AIM education.
Prof H Samari, Rector, Universitas Nusantara PGRI Kediri, Indonesia was the chief guest. Asia Pacific Institute of Management chairman, AK Shrisvastava was also present.
The purpose of this association is to develop exchange of faculty, students and staffs between India and Indonesia. Other important objective includes joint research activities within specific field of study, development of professional programmes and conduction of joint projects. The goal of this association is to provide strategic globally relevant education and experience.
ATDC honoured by ASSOCHAM
The Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) was awarded Best Institute: Innovation by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at Summit-cum-Awards on Skilling India on January 20, 2015. The ATDC has received this award for their exemplary contributions in introducing new innovative skill development training courses for youth and having different verticals to work with Ministry of Textile.
Speaking on the occasion Hari Kapoor, ATDC VC said: “I would like to thank ASSOCHAM for bestowing us with this award which rightfully belong to entire ATDC team members who have contributed to its growth and success in India.”
The chief guest was Bandaru Dattatreya, Minister of State (IC) for labour and Employment. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were, Alok Kumar (IAS), DG, Ministry of labour and Employment, Gaurav Goyal (IAS) director, Employment, Government of Rajasthan, S Ramadoria, chairman, NSDA, Dilip Chenoy, MD, CEO, NSDC and other dignitaries.
Online Company in Higher Education
Ronnie Screwvala moves into the education sector with the launch of U Education — a new age online company focussed on higher education with an outlay of Rs100 crore in this first phase.
A majority of the outlay will go mainly into content, interactivity, platform, technology, assessments, adaptive learning, marketing and building a national footprint.
Speaking at the launch Screwala said: “India has the largest college going age cohort in the world, yet only one out five of them enroll into higher education, resulting in one of the lowest higher education enrolment ratios, even among most developing nations. If we have to meet our GDP growth targets, we need to at least double the participation rate immediately, otherwise we will miss out on our demographic dividend.”
The new venture aims to capitalise on the fast increasing demand for digital learning and online education, leveraging technology and working to exceed the experiences and rigour even of on campus programs, whilst focusing on employability.